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Founder & Executive Director
Monica’s determination to do more for single, pregnant women stemmed from her 15+ years of volunteer work as a hotline consultant for a pregnancy center. Monica graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. She served as a United States Air Force officer stationed at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. Monica and her husband Kevin have been blessed with a 31-year marriage, five children and five grandchildren.
Board Chairperson
Former Ally
Cindy is honored to be a founding board member of Mommies Matter. As a single mother to her son Bill, she has a great deal of empathy and understanding for the mothers we serve. Cindy began with mentoring single moms to help them get through their pregnancy and first months as a mother. She has learned everyone has different needs and desires and it is always interesting and uplifting to find potential solutions for each one. In her professional life, Cindy has taught dancing to hundreds of dancers since she started teaching at the age of 14. She has been a professional dancer, TV news reporter and small business owner, and finds the true blessings in life come from helping others.
Board Compliance Officer
Current Ally
Leisa Ehlers is a registered nurse specializing in maternal newborn nursing. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Miami University of Ohio. As a labor and delivery nurse, women’s health nurse, and Mommies Matter board member, Leisa is passionate about providing support to moms and witnessing the miracle of birth. In her role as an Ally for Mommies Matter, she is able to continue serving women during this special and challenging chapter of their lives. Leisa is married to Robert Ehlers, a retired Air Force officer, and spent 24 years moving around the world as a military spouse. She and Robert have three daughters. Leisa is a member of the Saint John Neumann Parish and resides in Westerville, Ohio.
Board Secretary
Former Ally
December works full-time as a Benefits Coordinator at one of the largest public pension funds in the country. December has a passion to serve single mothers and give back because she was a single mother at one time and understands the issues and obstacles single moms face everyday. December is married to her wonderfully supportive husband David, and they share four beautiful children, three sons and one daughter. December holds a BS in Public Relations from Franklin University and is currently pursuing a career in nursing.
Board Member
Operating Partner
Connected Pathways E.L.C.
Micah Haralson is a native of Michigan, and currently resides in Columbus, Ohio. A family man and father 6 boys and 3 girls, Micah is passionate about education, children, and the formation of young men. He has been a small business owner in the Early Childhood Education arena for the last 10 years, which allows him to touch many young lives daily. Micah currently serves on the Board of Directors for Mommies Matter.
Gather your family and friends and join us on May 5th at 7pm at the Palace Theatre as we kick-off our annual Mother's Day Campaign with the Motown Mother's Day Concert. This Mother's Day Celebration will be starring The Spinners & Bobby Wilson, the son of 60s soul legend Jackie Wilson!
Mommies Matter has been selected to receive a 10% donation from the proceeds of the Motown Mother's Day Concert! Use promo Code 4MM when you purchase your tickets so we can recognize our supporters.